To hold the salaries of Members of a House of Congress in escrow if the House of Congress does not pass regular appropriation bills on a timely basis during a Congress, and for other purposes.

Bill 119 hr 209, also known as the "Hold Congress Accountable Act," aims to address the issue of Congress failing to pass regular appropriation bills on time. The bill proposes that if the House of Congress does not pass these bills in a timely manner during a Congress, the salaries of Members of Congress will be held in escrow.

This means that the salaries of Members of Congress will be set aside and not paid out until the necessary appropriation bills are passed. The bill also includes provisions for releasing the salaries once the bills are passed, as well as exceptions for situations such as a government shutdown.

The goal of this legislation is to incentivize Members of Congress to prioritize and expedite the passing of appropriation bills, which are crucial for funding government operations. By holding their salaries in escrow, the bill aims to hold Members of Congress accountable for their responsibilities in the budgeting process. Overall, the "Hold Congress Accountable Act" seeks to promote fiscal responsibility and efficiency in the legislative process by ensuring that Congress fulfills its duty to pass appropriation bills in a timely manner.